What we do

Our key objectives are to support people with particular needs to:

• Live as independently and fully as possible
• Access advice, information and services easily
• Manage their own care and support, with help where needed
• Feel part of their local community, and

• Achieve the seven outcomes set out in 'Our Health, Our Care, Our Say':
  - Improved health
  - Improved quality of life
  - Making a positive contribution
  - Exercise of choice and control
  - Freedom from discrimination or harassment
  - Economic well-being
  - Personal dignity

We will achieve this through:

• Putting people who use our services and their carers first
• Ensuring the availability of high quality services
• Valuing, developing and supporting staff
• Working in partnership
• Making the best use of our resources
• Creating the conditions, with others, for equality of opportunity

We have a responsibility to care for people who are having difficulty coping with either a short or a long term problem. We provide services to support these people and help them lead more fulfilling lives.

We are required to provide services to:

• Older people
• People with a learning disability
• People with a physical disability
• People with a sensory impairment
• People with a mental health problem

Some people will be referred to Kent Adult Social Services through a professional, such as a GP. However if you believe we can help you or want further information about any of our services, you can contact us online or at your local Social Services office.